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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1966
Page
7
West Virginia dominated Pitt 90 to 79 in Pittsburgh as Williams led with 24 points on seven field goals and 10 free throws. The win marked Mountaineers’ tenth this season and continued a long streak of easier games versus the Panthers.
WVU cavalry surge closes late seven minutes as Larry Szykowny guards Williams to hold Panthers 30 field goals. Weirton born coach Waters praises team effort while Williams leads with 29 points in 4 10 Mountaineers.
An eight day tournament at Mark Twain elementary schools supports the American Heart Fund. Entry is 2 dollars per team and game admission is 15 cents for students and 25 cents for adults. The event concludes with Moody at 83 5413.
ROCHESTER Minnesota Yankees slugger Mickey Mantle had a bone chip removed from his shoulder in surgery at Mayo Clinic. Surgeons expect a hospitalization of 10 to 14 days and a period as a clinic outpatient, with overall recovery about five weeks. Mantle, earning about 100000 dollars annually, played 121 games last season hitting .256 with 19 homers and 46 RBIs.
Canadian heavyweight George Chuvalo dropped a 10 round decision to Eduardo Corletti of Argentina at Olympia Circus Arena. Corletti stayed outside, near the ropes, while Chuvalo pressed. Cooper of Britain knocked out Hubert Hilton in two rounds as Chuvalo’s title chances dimmed.
International field heads an invitational indoor meet in Bremen with world record holders and Olympic champions. Australia’s Robert Windle and Kevin Berry lead the U S team alongside others such as Jim Edwards Gary Siman Pokey Carson Martha Randall, as the 25 meter pool challenges sprint and relay events.
Basketball scores report a busy slate across high schools and colleges with Fairmont East 63, Pine Grove 76, Morgantown 56, Grafton 73, Wheeling 87, Sherrard 75, and many more results listed. The wire lists games across West Virginia and neighboring states, noting OT finishes and regional pairings.
The Cincinnati Royals defeated the Boston Celtics 113-101 to take first in the Eastern Division, led by Oscar Robertson. Adrian Smith added 24 and Lucas 18 points with 32 rebounds, while Sam Jones led Boston with 24. Wilt Chamberlain scored 53 and pulled 31 rebounds in Philadelphia’s 110-106 win over the Lakers. The Knicks beat the Pistons 115-100 behind Dave Stallworth’s 26 points, and the Hawks routed the Warriors with Zelmo Beaty scoring 22.
United Jean-Guy reports Quebec defeats Baltimore 1 to 5 as Gendron leads the attack with two key contributions in a hustled scoring burst. The game showcased a strong team effort and notable moments as the squads clashed on neutral turf.
West Virginia Conference action features Fairmont State leading Moon Tigers as West Virginia State travels to Rio Grande, Ohio, for a key matchup. TheFalcons beat Davis & Elkins easily in a fierce rivalry that has long heated the circuit.
Dayton freshmen star Paul Finkel poured in 28 points and led the Flyers to an 85-57 victory over Loyola of Los Angeles. Dayton improved to 14-3 and prepares for a tough test versus fifth-ranked St. Joseph's Hawks while a late game between Iowa State and rake at Ames was postponed.
Tony Kubek announced his departure from the New York Yankees after doctors confirmed a pinched nerve in his spine ending his playing days. The 29 year old former All Star shortstop faced the news privately, accepting the end of a career marred by limited contributing play last season. He had been first to console teammates and was notable for accepting his fate with quiet resolve.
At the sixth annual League Baseball Dinner, Sandy Koufax won the Dickie Kerr Award and Willie Mays earned the Tris Speaker Award. Koufax thanked teammates for a good year, noting his team was picked to finish fifth but aimed to win the National League.
UPI reports Greg Therton of California is involved in a sports brief noting Bucking Ham for both New York. Details are sparse in the fragments.
Milwaukee Wisconsin UPI reports the first court test under a state's antitrust laws involves the National Braves and the National League. The court ordered the Braves to answer by February 1 as the case seeks to block move to Atlanta and declares the matter vital to the season.
Henry Cooper defeated Hubert Hilton in Newark securing a 194 percent impression while Canada and Britain spotlighted boxing figures. Hilton, representing Britain, faced Cooper as a notable bout in the midst of international discussion.
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